as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
a city government that is rife with malfeasance and corruption
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Recent Examples of rife
Channeling a fresh-off-the-Vespa vibe, aviator frames were rife in Milan.
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Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Though McCartney was seemingly gracious in his attendance, comparisons between Oasis and The Beatles have been rife over the years, some of which were even spearheaded by members of Oasis themselves.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Workloads can genuinely increase during busy holiday periods when annual leave is rife, but many employees choose to stay behind simply to appear busy, especially in organisations where output is compared against time at the desk.
—Alliance Manchester Business School, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Milena was not, and antisemitism was rife in Europe even before the rise of National Socialism.
—Christine Estima
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
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Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Though McCartney was seemingly gracious in his attendance, comparisons between Oasis and The Beatles have been rife over the years, some of which were even spearheaded by members of Oasis themselves.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Workloads can genuinely increase during busy holiday periods when annual leave is rife, but many employees choose to stay behind simply to appear busy, especially in organisations where output is compared against time at the desk.
—Alliance Manchester Business School, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Milena was not, and antisemitism was rife in Europe even before the rise of National Socialism.
—Christine Estima
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rife
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In a post shared on Wednesday morning, Jayapal claimed agents have pulled children from their beds during nighttime raids, fired on civilians in broad daylight, and deployed tear gas on crowded streets.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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According to a poll from the University of California, Berkeley released in late August, Porter led the crowded field of Democrats with 17 percent support.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
8 Oct. 2025
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Eddington contains a number of images, story points and themes that struck a chord at the time of its theatrical release in July 2025, but a number of them have proven to be quite prophetic of more recent events within America’s fraught political landscape.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the movie, the Bullmers’ relationship is still fraught, but the issues are based more in money than infidelity, and Anne (Lisa Loven Kongsli) is far more of a presence.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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The five elements still exempt from China’s controls are largely light rare earths, which are more abundant, easier to mine and refine, and less strategically constrained than their heavier counterparts.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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With the global population expected to peak this century before heading into decline, the arrival of robots might allow the world economy to continue growing even as human labor becomes less abundant.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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After Brandon was shockingly eliminated from the season 34 competition on the latest episode of Dancing with the Stars alongside partner Lauren Jauregui, the internet was awash with questions about what the elimination meant for the pro.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The mountains are awash with vibrant autumnal hues, which can be admired by driving the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, biking the Catskill Scenic Trail, or hiking the many trails with sweeping views of the area.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The ceremony, held at Chapman’s Musco Center for the Arts, drew two former university presidents, dozens of delegates from sister institutions, and a packed crowd of faculty, students, alumni and community leaders.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
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To say that there’s pressure involved in getting this right—the legacies at stake amid a jam-packed, competitive arms race, to say nothing of the monetary investment —is an understatement.—
Jake Emen,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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But Duane’s grip on the rifle was so tight that the muzzle stayed jammed under the bear’s chin.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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That witness said the driver of a gold truck going north jammed on his or her brakes as Lacy’s Charger approached, causing a female driver in a Kia Cadenza behind the gold truck to swerve into the southbound lane to avoid the truck.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Its chic showroom, replete with furniture by cofounder Jurgita Dileviciute’s separate design firm Project 213A, drew a pack of editors, stylists and buyers — all attracted by the label’s signature peep-toe mules and pumps.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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And luckily for us all, Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days is replete with budget-friendly gifts for your family and friends.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Rife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rife. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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